Twintig opnamen van een rennend paard before 1882

Eadweard Muybridge created "Twenty Views of a Running Horse" using photography to capture sequential motion. The image presents a grid of photographs, each a stark contrast of light and shadow, capturing a horse in mid-gallop. Each frame is isolated, yet collectively, they suggest fluid movement. This sequential structure reflects Muybridge's interest in breaking down the continuous flow of time into discrete units. Muybridge's work challenges our perception by revealing the unseen moments within movement. By isolating fractions of a second, he invites us to reconsider our understanding of time and space. This method aligns with structuralist ideas, revealing the underlying codes that govern our visual experience. The high-contrast imagery and fragmented composition underscore how the aesthetic form is integral to its philosophical content. It is not merely a depiction of a horse running but an investigation into the very nature of perception and representation.